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New Milford, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Winnebago County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,183 Population 437/sq mi density
$73,125 Median Income $31,801 per capita
$130,200 Home Value $123,397 Zillow
$750 Median Rent 10.7% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
1,235 Violent Crime/100K 4,279 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$73,125 median income, 5.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$130,200 home value, $750/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,235 violent crimes/100K (225% above avg)
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.5% bachelor's degree or higher
New Milford experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.2 inches. The area receives 37.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-6°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average49.4°F
9% below US avg
January Average22°F (-6°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days260 days/yr

Geography

Elevation778 ft (237 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²)
Population Density437/sq mi
Coordinates42.1691°N, 89.0698°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyWinnebago County County
Nearest AirportChicago/Rockford International (RFD)
2 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.2"
2% below US avg
Snowfall 37.1"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.37"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.14"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0475 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)10.2 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score92.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability38.9 / 100
Community Resilience68.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively High
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively High
Hail Relatively High
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Relatively High
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively High
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

8 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M2.6 on Mar 15, 2025.

Jun 28, 2004 12 km NW of Dayton, Illinois M4.2 80 km
Feb 10, 2010 2 km NW of Lily Lake, Illinois M3.8 52 km
Sep 2, 1999 8 km W of Amboy, Illinois M3.5 58 km
Nov 4, 2013 1 km SSW of Lyons, Illinois M3.2 111 km
Jul 15, 2024 2 km WNW of Somonauk, Illinois M3.1 65 km
Mar 25, 2015 3 km WNW of Lake in the Hills, Illinois M2.9 58 km
Jun 10, 2013 4 km NNE of Virgil, Illinois M2.6 50 km
Mar 15, 2025 6 km W of Dwight, Illinois M2.6 129 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

614 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 79 fatalities, 1,538 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Aug 28, 1990 EF5 81 km 29
Apr 9, 2015 EF4 40 km 2
Mar 29, 1981 EF4 91 km 0
Sep 28, 1972 EF4 100 km 0
Apr 21, 1967 EF4 66 km 1
Apr 21, 1967 EF4 14 km 24
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 57 km 6
Jun 20, 2021 EF3 86 km 0
Feb 28, 2017 EF3 95 km 2
Jan 7, 2008 EF3 74 km 0
Jan 7, 2008 EF3 32 km 0
Aug 18, 2005 EF3 89 km 1
Jun 17, 1992 EF3 88 km 0
Apr 27, 1984 EF3 92 km 1
Aug 5, 1979 EF3 45 km 0
Jun 30, 1977 EF3 66 km 0
Mar 12, 1976 EF3 85 km 0
Apr 16, 1967 EF3 81 km 0
Jan 24, 1967 EF3 80 km 0
Jan 24, 1967 EF3 54 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

2 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: RX-HWY Y - SOUTH (553 ac, 2024).

Year Name Acres Distance
2024 RX-HWY Y - SOUTH 553 93 km
2009 COLD SPRINGS 552 72 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 22°F (-6°C) 1.3 in Coldest
February 24°F (-4°C) 1.1 in Driest
March 36°F (2°C) 2.4 in
April 48°F (9°C) 3.6 in
May 60°F (15°C) 3.6 in
June 69°F (21°C) 4.4 in Wettest
July 74°F (23°C) 4.0 in Warmest
August 71°F (22°C) 4.1 in
September 63°F (17°C) 3.9 in
October 51°F (11°C) 2.7 in
November 37°F (3°C) 2.6 in
December 25°F (-4°C) 2.0 in

New Milford has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 22°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.4") and February the driest (1.1").

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